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'''Standard English''' is a general term for a form of written and spoken ] that is considered the model for educated people. There are no set rules or vocabulary for "standard English" because, unlike languages such as ] or ], English does not have a governing body (see '']'', ]) to establish usage. As a result, the concept of "standard English" tends to be fluid. Various regional and national "]" exist. |
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'''Standard English''' is a general term for a form of written and spoken ] that is considered the model for educated people by native English speakers. There are no set rules or vocabulary for "Standard English" because, unlike languages such as ] or ], English does not have a governing body (see '']'', ]) to establish usage. As a result, the concept of "standard English" tends to be fluid. Various regional and national "]" exist. |
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The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers. |
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The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers. |
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The two most common internationally recognized varieties of standard English are ] and ] (based on ]). However, the various historical migrations of English-speaking populations, colonization and attendant effects such as ], the use of English as a ] or trade language and its widespread use internationally has given rise to many local varieties of English. |
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The two most common recognised varieties of English are Standard English and ]. ] (based on ]) is a term used chiefly by Americans to refer to non-American English. However, the various historical migrations of English-speaking populations, colonisation and attendant effects such as ], the use of English as a ] or trade language and its widespread use internationally has given rise to many local varieties of English. |
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Standard English is a dialect and not an accent: that is, Standard English refers to a set of words, grammar, and linguistic sounds, and not only to a particular pronunciation. |
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Standard English is a language not an accent: that is, Standard English refers to a set of words, grammar, and linguistic sounds, and not to a particular pronunciation. One example would be the conrrect statement of "I feel well" as opposed to the oft-heard but incorrect "I feel good". |
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==See also== |
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The issue is particularly complicated because English has become the most widely used language in the world, and therefore it is the language most subject to alteration by non-native speakers.